San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-10-13

Terrell stated the only thing II requires to
carry it'through Is the loyal support Of every
member now constituting the +. A. Of Tex
as Speaking of cotton Mr.. Terrell said
out of nearly 1000. 900 bales raised annual
ly in the United States, England consumed
Q, 1000, 900, and their own secretary had late
ly received list Of nearly 600 cotton spin
ners In one city alone in Lancashere, while
at the same time there is In that one county
some o. 10 towns with population rang
ing from 80, 900 to 100000 each, ALMOST ex-
clusively engaged in the cotton manufac'
turing interest. Further their secretary
had received within the last weeks letters
from prominent men in that country, as
suring him that the spnners were quite
ready and even waiting to go behind the
brokers to trade direct with the producers.
All they require is that we, the producers,
have pecuniary standing, are good for our
contracts, and full assurance that we can
supply the quantity they require.
On the conclusion of the speaking some
general discussion took place, questions
were asked and satisfactorily answered, and
the meeting adjourned for dinner.
After adjournment the minutes Of the
previous meeting were read and adopted.
A motion was carried that the committees
report in order. After hearing the re-
port of the relief committee subscription
was taken up on behalf of the widow of the
late Bro. Newman, of Salem Alliance, near
Manchaca,
The report of the county business agent
was then proceeded with, A statement was
made of the amount transacted during past
quarter and the present system of doing
business. Changes were suggested by the
agent which would render it much more
efficient and beneficial to the members of
the order. Among others that to insure its
successful operation it was imperative that
the agent be located on the railway with
daily postal facilities, and that as We had
now had Gotten yard established, the two
must be concentrated under one manage
ment, any other course would be suicidal
policy. It was also suggested that as early
as possible warehouse be built on the yard
and samples at least of all articles most
in demand be kept on hand, further there
should be supply of implements and farm
wagons, and any goods that would not in
jure or deteriorate beyond what is common
ly known as shop worn always in stock so
that members could be supplied without loss
of fine. In finishing the report W. Garnett
rendered his resignation as business agent
for Hays county.
After the report and resignation had been
accepted, motion was carried to appoint
committee of three to carry out the above
suggestions by comforting with the directors
of the cotton yard, and see what arrange
ments could be made.
The chair appointed the following gentle
men on said committee: Tom Code. j. L.
Davis and Tom Everett
After which motion was carried to ad-
iourn until 8 a. M, on Wednesday morn
ing.
The house met at the appointed time, the
president in the chair. After the meeting
had been called to order q communication
was read from the Travis county Alliance
asking that delegates be elected from tn
Hays county Alliance to meet in Austin OF
Friday the 14th inst, and take into consid
Grafton an offer made by that city of $50,
900 cash and building site with waite
power valued at $25, 900 on condition tina
the alliance raise an equal amount in cash
$50 900, for the building of an alliance fac
tory.
Capt. Ferg Kyle and Tom Code wer
elected to represent Hays county for tn
above named purpose.
A similar communication to the abov
having been read from the San Marcos A
lance, the contents being of more genera
character, it was decided to elect one mem
Der from each alliance in the county to tax
: the subject into consideration. San Marco
to notify each member of the date of NEE
ing. To the above were subsequently ado
ed j. r. Burleson, w. Garnet and Il. j
Sledge.
The committee appointed to confer wit
the directors of the cotton yard reported a
arrangement made to continue the service
of brother w. D. Branum as county bus
) ness agent for the current year of the f.
: or until July l, 1883, which, after SON
discussion, was accepted and adopted b
1 the meeting.
The secretary of the county alliance ha'
: ing rendered his resignation it was accepte'
8 but ultimately at the request of the men
bers, the secretary consented to continr
the duties.
A motion was carried to select place II
next meeting and by unanimous voice But
OaPre) was chosen.
The county lecturer having been callt
upon to address the house, the very pop'
lar Ferg Kyle by his earnest and thought
expressions increased the estimation
which he is held by every member OF Il
= order, and the gallant captain never fai
also in moving to mirthful visibility Il
/, feelings of his hearers by his racy speech
1 and pithy anecdotes. and he fully deserv
the distinction that he possesses of bein
one of the most appreciated men in Il
Farmers Alliance.
Bro. W. D. Branum, the manager of Il
cotton yard, presented the deed to the pro-
erty and the charter that had been obtaine
from the state, and also read report CO.
Z Il